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Slovenia Approves Tesla's FSD System Ahead of EU Vote

Created at 8 Sep · 7:26 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Slovenia has approved Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver-assistance system for use on its roads, becoming the sixth European country to do so. The approval comes ahead of a potential EU-wide vote on the technology.

Key Numbers

6European countries approving Tesla's FSD
October 6potential EU-wide FSD approval vote date

Who's Involved

Tesla
automaker that received FSD approval in Slovenia
Elon Musk
CEO of Tesla who reposted the FSD approval announcement
Jernej Vrtovec
Slovenia's Energy and Infrastructure Minister
Slovenia Approves Tesla's FSD System Ahead of EU Vote

↳ Why This Matters

Slovenia's approval of Tesla's FSD system is significant as it moves the technology closer to potential EU-wide adoption, impacting the future of autonomous driving and automotive safety regulations across the bloc.

Key facts

  • Slovenia has approved Tesla's FSD driver-assistance system for use on its roads.
  • This makes Slovenia the sixth European country to approve the system.
  • Tesla stated the rollout of FSD Supervised in Slovenia will begin soon.
  • An EU-wide approval vote for the system could take place as early as October 6.
  • The Netherlands was the first EU country to allow FSD in April.

Slovenia has granted approval for Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver-assistance system to be used on its roads, according to a statement from the automaker. This decision positions Slovenia as the sixth European nation to permit the system, with the approval coming ahead of a potential European Union-wide vote on the technology.

Tesla announced the development on the social media platform X, stating that "FSD Supervised now approved in Slovenia. Rollout will begin soon." CEO Elon Musk reposted the announcement, and Slovenia's Energy and Infrastructure Minister Jernej Vrtovec also shared the news.

The Netherlands was the first EU country to provisionally approve FSD in early April, allowing its use on roads provided drivers remain attentive. Tesla has indicated that an EU-wide vote on the system could occur as early as October 6, following the release of a self-produced dataset from its European and North American testing.

In addition to the Netherlands and Slovenia, four other European countries have already approved Tesla's driver-assistance system. Finland and Greece are reportedly considering similar approvals. France, which had previously raised safety concerns in July, has commenced testing two FSD-equipped vehicles after what its transport minister described as a "constructive exchange" with Musk.

Frequently asked questions

FSD stands for Full Self-Driving, a driver-assistance system developed by Tesla that can control a car's steering, acceleration, and braking, but requires the driver to remain attentive and ready to intervene.

As of the report, Slovenia, the Netherlands, and four other unnamed European countries have approved Tesla's FSD system. Finland and Greece are considering approvals.

Tesla has indicated that an EU-wide approval vote for the system could happen as soon as October 6.

What Happens Next

01Tesla's FSD rollout will begin in Slovenia.
02An EU-wide approval vote for Tesla's FSD system could occur on October 6.
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How It Developed

Slovenia approved Tesla's FSD driver-assistance system.
Tesla announced the approval on X, stating rollout would begin soon.
Elon Musk reposted the announcement.
Slovenia's Energy and Infrastructure Minister Jernej Vrtovec also reposted the announcement.
The Netherlands provisionally approved FSD in early April.
Tesla released a self-produced dataset from its European and North American testing.
An EU-wide approval vote for FSD could occur as soon as October 6.
Four other European countries have approved Tesla's system.

Sources

T1
Slovenia clears Tesla's FSD driver assistance ahead of EU voteReuters

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